December 13, 2016/Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd Internal political uncertainty across a number of key nations will pose a much greater risk to businesses on the continent than the effect of international geopolitics African nations vying to emerge as the commercial gateway for foreign direct investment, offer opportunities but also […]
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RiskMap 2017. West Africa: No smooth sailing in the “New normal”
December 13, 2016/Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd African nations vying to emerge as the commercial gateway for foreign direct investment, offer opportunities but also unknown threats for business Macroeconomic factors: low oil price and global economic sentiment will be the primary driver of instability across the continent. Internal political uncertainty […]
The IMF is not Asking Greece for More Austerity
December 12, 2016/iMFdirect By Maurice Obstfeld and Poul M. Thomsen Greece is once again in the headlines as discussions for the second review of its European Stability Mechanism (ESM) program are gaining pace. Unfortunately, the discussions have also spurred some misinformation about the role and the views of the IMF. […]
